Hey guys,
I'm new to this so forgive me for my ignorance, I'm learning as much as I can in a short amount of time.
I recently bought a (rebuilt status) 2007 WRX Sedan that is totally stock except for an after-market high-intake filter. It's after-market because it was cheaper for the seller to install that rather than stock.
I also went ahead and installed a Borla Hush cat-back exhaust, pretty much because they are cool and from my understanding is a good first mod.
My dilemma:
From what I've read, the high-intake filter is NOT a good mod to have until I have other mods that support it well (such as improved fuel injectors) and in fact can cause damage to my engine without these other mods.
Furthermore: I've noticed after installing the exhaust, notably worse performance than stock, which is also, from hat I've read, to be expected until I tune the car. I bought a Tactrix cable for this purpose, but haven't used it quite yet.
My questions is: should I replace the high-intake filter for a stock one until I make the necessary mods to support it, or can I tune the car in its current state to either prevent damage or get more power than I am currently getting? Also, should I absolutely be installing the proper gauges (boost, o2) in the car before flashing it at all? I am not interested in getting a lot of power here, I'd be happy with the same feel as stock even.
I'd appreciate some thoughts. Thanks!
I'm new to this so forgive me for my ignorance, I'm learning as much as I can in a short amount of time.
I recently bought a (rebuilt status) 2007 WRX Sedan that is totally stock except for an after-market high-intake filter. It's after-market because it was cheaper for the seller to install that rather than stock.
I also went ahead and installed a Borla Hush cat-back exhaust, pretty much because they are cool and from my understanding is a good first mod.
My dilemma:
From what I've read, the high-intake filter is NOT a good mod to have until I have other mods that support it well (such as improved fuel injectors) and in fact can cause damage to my engine without these other mods.
Furthermore: I've noticed after installing the exhaust, notably worse performance than stock, which is also, from hat I've read, to be expected until I tune the car. I bought a Tactrix cable for this purpose, but haven't used it quite yet.
My questions is: should I replace the high-intake filter for a stock one until I make the necessary mods to support it, or can I tune the car in its current state to either prevent damage or get more power than I am currently getting? Also, should I absolutely be installing the proper gauges (boost, o2) in the car before flashing it at all? I am not interested in getting a lot of power here, I'd be happy with the same feel as stock even.
I'd appreciate some thoughts. Thanks!